I chose these shorts because I need shorts that will keep my daughter cool at summer outdoor soccer camp. You were perfect. Too many girls gym shorts are SUPER short. I wanted to be a little more modest, but it was cooler than basketball shorts. It worked. She's almost 7 and still wears a lot of 5/6/6x but Carter/Gymboree's size 7 fits best. I bought them a 7/8 and they fit true to size. They'll definitely fit her next year, but they weren't too loose this year to wear when she's very active on the soccer field. Very happy with the purchase!